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HX03 PUH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 181,011 miles on the clock, averaging 9,390 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for HX03 PUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,390

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX03 PUH 29k67k105k143k181k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,011 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,136 miles
PASS
Mileage169,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,869 miles
Since last MOT+14,894 miles
PASS
Mileage154,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage149,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage144,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage135,349 miles
Since last MOT+16,306 miles
PASS
Mileage119,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,764 miles
PASS
Mileage117,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage113,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage108,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage104,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage99,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage95,743 miles
Since last MOT+17,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,478 miles
Since last MOT+14,569 miles
PASS
Mileage63,909 miles
Since last MOT+15,536 miles
PASS
Mileage48,373 miles
Since last MOT+16,588 miles
PASS
Mileage31,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage28,535 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 PUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HX03 PUH

What car is HX03 PUH?

HX03 PUH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HX03 PUH?

The last recorded mileage for HX03 PUH was 181,011 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX03 PUH passed its MOT?

HX03 PUH has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2022.

Is HX03 PUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX03 PUH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HX03 PUH?

HX03 PUH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.